SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight - 517 g
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 360° Spatial Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 10 - 22000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Controls Volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours
Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories - 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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